Women

Red Bull ‘Formation’ Reloads With Expanded Field, More Female Firepower

Red Bull’s Formation event is back for its third year to showcase the downhill skills of female freeride mountain bikers.

Written by T. Kirby Kahl May 08, 2022

Watch This WWII Combat Nurse Skydive to Celebrate Her 100th Birthday

A 100-year-old went skydiving. Reporter: “Would you do it again?” Her: “No.”

Written by Sam Anderson May 05, 2022

Septuagenarian Betty Birrell Shreds in ‘North Shore Betty’ Film

Proving age is just a number, 73-year-old Betty Birrell believes life is a playground — and you’re never too old to send it.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 04, 2022

Experience Guatemala’s Women-Led MTB Culture in ‘Sight Unseen’

Pivot Cycles rider Brice Shirbach meets World Ride founder Julie Cornelius and experiences Guatemala’s women-built MTB culture firsthand.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 28, 2022

Seemingly Impossible: Woman Frees El Cap 3 Months After Learning to Crack Climb

A lot of climbers dream of sending on El Cap as soon as they throw their first hand jam. For Soline Kentzel, the dream became…

Written by Sam Anderson April 27, 2022

Pro Climber Sasha DiGiulian Enters Energy Nutrition With ‘Send Bars’

Want to send like pro climber Sasha DiGiulian? Send Bars, her new superfood-based energy snack, arrive soon.

Written by Sam Anderson April 26, 2022

Adrenaline Rush: How Fishing Saved This Competitive Kayak Angler

Annie Nagel’s life changed for good after a serious car accident on her 18th birthday. Learn how kayak fishing saved her.

Written by Sam Anderson April 25, 2022

Join Today: Hipcamp, REI Open 7th Annual #WeHikeToHeal Women’s Retreat

Hipcamp, REI, and Outdoor Journal Tour are partnering up again to host a month-long wellness program, celebration, and retreat for the month of May.

Written by Mary Murphy April 20, 2022

Watch Kayaker Nouria Newman Set a World Record in ‘Wild Waters’

Olympian Nouria Newman is perhaps the most gifted kayaker of her time. This film by Red Bull documents her journey to clinch a world record.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 19, 2022

Meet the Texas Lady Crushers, Climbing’s Newest Women-Led Group

In the wake of a rapidly accelerating diversity, equity, and inclusion movement in the outdoors, the Texas Lady Crushers took on new meaning.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 12, 2022

Watch Snowboarder Reira Iwabuchi Become the First Woman to Land a Frontside Triple 1260

On April 5, 2022, at The Nines Crans-Montana, 20-year-old snowboarder Reira Iwabuchi became the first woman to land a frontside triple 1260.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 11, 2022

Olympic Gold Medalist Janja Garnbret Announces Break From Competition Climbing

After her latest gold medal, the 32-time IFSC winner surprised just about everybody by telling the world she’s taking some time off.

Written by Sam Anderson April 11, 2022

‘What Else Can We Do That Scared Us?’ 4 Climbers Tap Into Their Drive

From the mindset when picking a route to the way a climber is choosing holds, to the feeling when reaching the top — hear from…

Written by Mary Murphy March 22, 2022

Mammut, AMGA Announce Second Annual Women’s Mountain Guide Scholarship

For the second year running, Mammut has partnered with the American Mountain Guides Association to support and increase representation of women in the outdoors —…

Written by Mary Murphy March 09, 2022

lululemon Leaps Into Running Footwear With 4 Women’s Styles

Lululemon’s first-ever collection of women’s footwear should cover every running, training, recovery, and everyday need. Get the women’s styles this month and men’s shoes next…

Written by Jilli Cluff March 08, 2022

Anna Affias Is Gettting Women ‘STKD’ for Crit Racing

Women have come a long way in cycling. But, women still have a ways to go. Meet Anna Affias of STKD Racing Squad who is…

Written by Mary Murphy March 08, 2022

GearJunkie’s Favorite Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day

No matter how you like to get outside, we’ve got ideas for how you can celebrate International Women’s Day, women in sport, and women in…

Written by Mary Murphy March 08, 2022

The Best Festivals and Events for Women in Mountain Biking

Historically, mountain biking and cycling have been male-dominated sports. So we’ve rounded up the best MTB events for women to check out in 2022.

Written by Mary Murphy March 04, 2022

Pro Surfers to Honor ‘Female Heroes’ in Upcoming World Surf League Tour

World Surf League is acknowledging International Women’s Day this year in a very cool way: celebrating inspirational women in sports history.

Written by Mary Murphy March 03, 2022

Back in the Saddle! ‘Ladies AllRide’ Mountain Bike Skills Camps Open for Registration

Ladies AllRide camps help women (and girls) gain skills and experience in mountain biking. Entering its eighth season of camps, it’s itching to reach more…

Written by Mary Murphy March 01, 2022

Learn What Makes a Winter Runner Tick in Touching Short Film ‘The Side of the Mountain’

In this calming, inspiring short, one runner heads up a wintry mountain road somewhere in the Appalachians.

Written by Mary Murphy February 16, 2022

$10,000 in Grants Available for Women Alpinists; Act Fast

GRIT&ROCK makes $10,000 in grant funding available to women alpinists or female-led climbing teams worldwide. Applications are due soon.

Written by Sam Anderson February 07, 2022

Third Time’s a Charm: Devin Logan on Being a US Olympic Ski Veteran, Skiing’s Future, and More

When a pro skier stops mid-run to do an interview, you know it’s gonna be good. Enter Vermont-raised, U.S. pro freeskier Devin Logan.

Written by Mary Murphy February 07, 2022

A Pro Snowboarder Talks Mindfulness in Competition, in the Backcountry, and Beyond

Snowboarding and mindfulness go hand in hand. At least, according to pro snowboarder Jamie Anderson. We spoke with Anderson to learn how.

Written by Mary Murphy February 04, 2022

Animated Reality: Red Bull’s ‘Bandit Hill’ MTB Edit Is Wild Whimsy

Jill Kintner takes three cute, animated friends’ well-being into her own hands when a vicious storm hits in the unorthodox production ‘Bandit Hill.’

Written by Sam Anderson February 03, 2022

Faction Skis Seeks Female Freeski Talent for Next ‘Faction X’ Team

In a big step for the brand, Faction is putting more effort into featuring women in skiing with its latest contest (and yes, winners will…

Written by Mary Murphy February 02, 2022

British Climber Emma Twyford Breaks the Barrier in ‘The Big Bang’

Filmed in 2019 but just released, ‘The Big Bang’ captures Emma Twyford’s journey to becoming the first woman from the U.K. to climb 5.14d.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 31, 2022

Polartec Spotlights BIPOC Athletes and Filmmakers in ‘Outdoors Are For Everyone’

Thirteen BIPOC filmmakers and a group of 30 outdoor athletes from diverse backgrounds make a statement in Polartec’s new video project.

Written by Sam Anderson January 27, 2022

Sharing Stories & Stoke: ‘Girl Crush’ Highlights 5 Female Rockstar Athletes

‘Girl Crush’ explores the roles that identity, community, and mentorship play in shaping women’s experience in the outdoor industry.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 20, 2022

‘Learning to Drown’: The Remarkable Story of Pro Snowboarder Jess Kimura

Reeling from a whirlwind of loss, grief, heartache, and struggles with mental health, Jess Kimura stood back up, determined to heal.

Written by Mary Murphy January 14, 2022

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